The Anonymous Widower

Do Hot Baths Help Uncomplicated Pancolonic Diverticular Disease?

I asked Google AI the question in the title of this post and received this answer.

Yes, hot baths and warm compresses may help to relieve the pain and muscle spasms associated with uncomplicated pancolonic diverticular disease, or diverticulitis, by relaxing abdominal muscles and improving blood circulation to the area. While there’s no evidence that heat cures diverticulitis, it is a simple, non-invasive way to soothe cramps, and your doctor may recommend it alongside other self-care measures.

When my late wife was alive, this was our morning routine.

• I would bring her a cup of hot Marmite and often I would run her a hot bath.
• C liked her baths very hot.
• After she had got dressed and gone off to work, I would often use her hot bath to have a good soak.
• Both of us, weren’t too keen on showers, but we never complained about water usage or the other’s cleanliness.

These days, I generally have a hot bath every day.

September 6, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Health | Baths, Diverticular Disease, My Late Wife